Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,810, 17,715 and 3,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,810, 17,715 and 3,602 is: 5,403
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,810 : 17,715 = 3,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,810/17,715 = 3,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,810x = 17,715 × 3,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,810x = 63,809,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,809,430/11,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,403
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